National Drug Take Back Day set for April 27

The Mercer Island Police Department and the city’s Youth and Family Services Department are offering a free, anonymous, medication disposal…

April 18, 2024 4:45 pm
Leap for Green Earth Day Fair set for April 20

It’s green day time when the city of Mercer Island holds its annual Leap for Green Earth Day Fair from…

April 9, 2024 3:30 pm
Olson Environmental will perform invasive ivy removal work

In the coming months, city contractors Olson Environmental will be removing non-native invasive English Ivy to save mature trees in…

April 15, 2024 1:30 pm
SPED Community Day on tap for May 4

Mercer Island PTA’s Special Services and Learning Differences (SSALD) committee will present the inaugural SPED Community Day, with support from…

April 9, 2024 4:30 pm
Duncan and Edwards will discuss emergency medical system at April 16 Rotary meeting

Kim Duncan and Norris Edwards will discuss “Medic One Foundation: A Behind the Scenes Look at Our Exceptional Emergency Medical…

April 8, 2024 8:30 am
MI Design Commission to hold special meeting on May 16

Mercer Island’s Design Commission will hold a special hybrid meeting and public hearing at 6 p.m. on May 16 to…

April 10, 2024 8:30 am







Eating Japan: Seattle’s historic encounter with Chef Shiro Kashiba

Shiro moved to Seattle at a time when the exoticism of Japanese cuisine had suddenly begun finding favorable reviews in American press. By Jayendrina Singha Ray, guest columnist.

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Fandoms converge at Emerald City Comic Con

Even with big names at this year’s con, locals brought the good vibes to the nerdy weekend.

By Bailey Josie • March 4, 2024 3:25 pm

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An invitation to number our days | Greg Asimakoupoulos

This week I reach a milestone. My birthday cake is entitled to 72 candles.

By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • April 16, 2024 7:20 am

Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in WA

The prohibition on the sale and distribution of these products will take effect June 1 under a law the Legislature approved in 2021.

By Bill Lucia Washington State Standard • April 17, 2024 1:44 pm
WSDOT: Slow down for Work Zone Awareness Week

The number of fatal crashes in marked work zones had doubled in 2023 when compared to the previous year.

By Bailey Josie • April 15, 2024 12:27 pm